Share your expertise. Grow your audience. Shape the future of data in the North.
The Leeds Power BI, Data & Analytics User Group has grown into one of the most active, community-driven tech meetups in the UK.
Since launching in 2018, we’ve delivered dozens of packed events featuring voices from across the data world — from rising local talent all the way to industry-leading MVPs, international experts, and YouTube giants.
Over the years, we’ve covered everything from:
Our community is now well over 1,000 members, bringing together analysts, engineers, architects, designers, consultants, students, and leaders across every sector.
If you want an engaged, intelligent, friendly audience — you’ve found one.
We run all events as hybrid sessions:
🎤 In-person at premium city-centre venues
🎥 Live on YouTube to a global audience
📢 Promoted extensively across LinkedIn, Meetup & our growing digital community
As a speaker, you’ll get:
✨ A committed, enthusiastic crowd
✨ A platform to grow your personal brand
✨ A chance to showcase your expertise to clients, employers, and peers
✨ Full AV setup and support
✨ A friendly, supportive environment — perfect for both new and experienced speakers
Whether you’re passionate about analytics, AI, Power BI, UX, engineering, governance, visualisation, data culture, or something completely different — we want to hear from you.
If you have a topic, a story, a technique, or a project that others could learn from…
Leeds is ready for you.
We’re looking for engaging, practical, and inspiring speakers to join us for our 2026 event lineup. Whether you’re an experienced presenter or stepping onto the stage for the first time, we want to hear from you.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome sessions that explore areas across the broader Power BI, Data, Analytics, AI, Engineering, and Modern Data Platform landscape. If your topic helps people build better solutions, gain new insights, or elevate their skills — it’s a great fit.
Each sessions should be a maximum of 50 mins + QnA.
Remote sessions may be considered only where necessary.
Who Our Audience Is
Our community spans Business users, analysts, BI developers, consultants, engineers, architects, and data-driven professionals — from beginner through seasoned expert. Sessions at all experience levels are welcome; just label your talk clearly.
What Makes a Strong Submission
If you’ve got a story to tell, a lesson to share, or something exciting to teach — we’d love to see your session proposal.
As we are a free to attend user group we are unable to cover expenses
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